When did Typhoon Lotus, the 15th this year, form?
The tropical depression in the South China Sea intensified at 2 o'clock in the morning on the 11th and became the 15th typhoon "Lianhua" (tropical storm level) this year (English name: Linfa; name origin: Macau, China; name meaning: a kind of flower) At 5 o'clock in the morning, its center is located on the sea about 305 kilometers southwest of Yongxing Island, Xisha, Hainan, at 14.6 degrees north latitude and 110.7 degrees east longitude. The maximum wind force near the center is level 8 (18 meters/second), and the minimum air pressure at the center is 998 Hectopascal, level 7 wind circle has a radius of 200-250 kilometers.
It is expected that "Lotus" will move west-northwest at a speed of 15-20 kilometers per hour, its intensity will increase slightly, and it will make landfall on the coast of central Vietnam on the afternoon of the 11th (18-23 m/s, level 8-9, tropical storm level). After landfall, the intensity will gradually weaken.
Affected by the simultaneous influence of "Lotus" and cold air, from 08:00 on the 11th to 08:00 on the 12th, the western and northeastern South China Sea, Beibu Gulf, Taiwan Strait and Bashi Strait, and near the Paracel Islands There will be winds of magnitude 6-7 in the sea areas, including strong winds of magnitude 8-9 in parts of the central and western parts of the South China Sea and the waters near the Paracel Islands.
Extended information:
Defense Guide:
1. The government and relevant departments should carry out typhoon prevention and emergency response work in accordance with their responsibilities.
2. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships should return to the port to take shelter, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring, stranding and collisions.
3. Stop large indoor and outdoor gatherings and dangerous outdoor operations such as high altitudes.
4. Reinforce or dismantle structures that are easily blown by the wind. People should not go out at will. They should stay in a windproof and safe place as much as possible. Ensure that the elderly and children stay in the safest place at home. People in dangerous buildings timely transfer. When the center of a typhoon passes by, the wind will decrease or remain stationary for a period of time. Remember that strong winds will suddenly hit you. You should continue to stay in a safe place to take shelter, and people in dangerous buildings should be moved away in time.
5. Relevant areas should pay attention to preventing flash floods and geological disasters that may be caused by heavy precipitation.
China Weather Network - Typhoon Lotus, the 15th this year, will make landfall in Vietnam this afternoon